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Mandatory certification requirements for professional rodenticide purchase came into force January 1, 2026 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
PGM Pest Control is urging UK businesses, farmers, and pest control professionals to review their rodent management following major regulatory changes that came into force on 1 January 2026 under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The updated rules mean that...
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Mandatory certification requirements for professional rodenticide purchase came into force January 1, 2026 across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
PGM Pest Control is urging UK businesses, farmers, and pest control professionals to review their rodent management following major regulatory changes that came into force on 1 January 2026 under the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime. The updated rules mean that...
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O’Hare vs Dennis: Big Fight Night set for June
Chamber Member Liam O’Hare faces Grant Dennis on Saturday, 7th June at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport—and Chamber of Commerce Members can access exclusive discounts on table bookings for this premium boxing event. This high-stakes clash is billed as a true 50/50....
New University Building Set to Open After Easter
A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport. The Duke’s Building, named for the University’s long-serving Chancellor, His...
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University of Worcester Creates New Wildflower Meadow
Hundreds of wildflowers will soon be providing a habitat for nature to thrive at the University of Worcester as part of a wider wildlife project on campus. Students, including those studying on the University’s Environmental Management and Sustainability course, along...
Preparing and Updating Health and Safety Policies
Friday 28th April is ‘World Day for Safety and Health at Work’ which is an annual initiative put on by the United Nations (UN). This day emphasises the importance of employers around the world taking appropriate precautions to prevent accidents and diseases at work....
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Chamber of Commerce select EBC Group as new IT partner
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has selected Managed Service Provider, EBC Group to be their new IT partner. EBC Group provided the Chamber with a new IT environment, which has enabled their team to work effectively from home during the COVID-19...
Ways that businesses can approach Restart and Recovery
In general, we are starting to see businesses moving into an ‘acceptance’ stage, from a ‘response’ stage. Many made the major, immediate business adjustments early on (working from home, closing premises etc.) and have now accessed, or are in the process of accessing...
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CBILS max loan size extended to £200 million
The maximum amount of loan available from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme (CBILS) has been increased from £50m to £200m, the government announced today. Those companies receiving help through CBILS and the Bank of England’s Coronavirus Corporate...
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CBILS max loan size extended to £200 million
The maximum amount of loan available from the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme (CBILS) has been increased from £50m to £200m, the government announced today. Those companies receiving help through CBILS and the Bank of England’s Coronavirus Corporate...
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Staff Rewarded For Outstanding Performance During Lockdown
Hartlebury, UK – An industry-leading supplier of agricultural parts and accessories is ensuring its warehouse operatives are rewarded after helping the business to achieve new heights, despite a national lockdown in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In recent...
Bespoke 2020 Gin for St Richard’s Hospice
Hussingtree Gin are thrilled to have created a bespoke dry gin for St Richard’s Hospice in Worcestershire. Inspired by the Hospice’s care for local patients and their loved ones, the 2020 Gin forms part of the Hospice’s 2020 Campaign. A juniper-led premium dry...
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Holme Lacy College students tour Wyevale Nurseries
Twenty students from Holme Lacy College in Herefordshire were given a tour this week (Tuesday, April 18, 2023) of one of the UK’s leading nurseries. The forestry and arboriculture apprentices visited the container shrub and tree production sites at Wyevale Nurseries...
Historian Explores the Impact of Royal Execution
People can learn more about a key moment in history that was the culmination of seven years of war and had huge consequences for the British Isles. Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Worcester, Darren Oldridge, is delivering a talk examining the...
Celebrating “100 years @ Caplor”
Caplor Energy, is excited to announce a five-day event celebrating “100 years @ Caplor”. The event will take place from the 5th to the 9th of June 2023, with each day having a specific focus on each of Caplor Energy’s sectors and valued stakeholders, with common...
Community Housing Technology Enabled Care Service
TECS stands for Technology Enabled Care Services Historically, TECS has consisted largely of telecare and telehealth. Telecare is a monitoring service that provides support and assistance using information and communication technology. It is the continuous, automatic...
BioPak launch sustainability initiative to make English football greener with Birmingham County FA
To celebrate Earth Day (22nd April), Birmingham County FA’s award winning ‘Save Today, Play Tomorrow’ programme has launched a new sustainability initiative to bring more sustainable food and drink packaging to football clubs across the West Midlands. The...
Commercial Property Landlords missing out on opportunities to capitalise on high rental values
According to one of the region’s most experienced commercial property professionals, Commercial property Landlords in Worcestershire and the West Midlands are missing out on opportunities to capitalise on the uplift in rental values. Commercial property rental values...
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